Buddha Quotes
Buddha was a wise man, it cannot be said otherwise. Here is
an extensive collection of Buddha quotes and sayings attributed to
Siddharta Gauma.
Buddha lived more than 2500 years ago. He is the founder of Buddhism.
(see my page on Buddhism
and facts for more information on him.) He was a wise teacher
and taught for over 40 years after attaining enlightment in his
thirties. For this reason, we know that he has a huge body of teachings
and most of it was recorded after his death in the form of texts called
sutras.
Here is a collection of Buddha quotes attributed to him. Some
might have actually been said by sages succeeding him but are now
attributed to him.
First, I’ll start with my favorite Buddha Quote, the one I
live for:
“Believe nothing, no
matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it,
unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense”
-Buddha
The reason I like this Buddha Quote is
that so many religious teachings in this world contradict each other
and all say that they ARE the truth. I strive to believe -or reject-
none of them unless I understand them and see if they fit in my own
view of Creation.
Even more Buddha Quotes
Holding on to anger is
like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone
else; you are the one who gets burned.”
– Buddha
A jug fills drop by drop.
-Buddha
I do not believe in a
fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate
that falls on them unless they act.
Buddha
It is a man’s own mind,
not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.
Buddha
In a controversy the
instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth,
and have begun striving for ourselves.
Buddha
Just as a candle cannot
burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life
Buddha
When one has the feeling
of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in
listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and
appreciates them, one is free of fear.
Buddha
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A dog is not considered a
good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good
man because he is a good talker
Buddha
Without health life is not
life; it is only a state of langour and suffering – an image of death.
Buddha
Just as treasures are
uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom
appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze
of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of
virtue.
Buddha
The whole secret of
existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you,
depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.
Buddha
It is better to conquer
yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It
cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.
Buddha
The virtues, like the
Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found
solitary in any breast.
Buddha
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These Buddha Quotes are about
anything from family life to love and death.
There has to be evil so
that good can prove its purity above it.
Buddha
In the sky, there is no
distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their
own minds and then believe them to be true.
Buddha
Chaos is inherent in all
compounded things. Strive on with diligence.
Buddha
Holding on to anger is
like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone
else; you are the one who gets burned.
Buddha
Do not overrate what you
have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain
peace of mind.
Buddha
However many holy words
you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do
not act on upon them?
Buddha
Three things cannot be
long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
Buddha
To live a pure unselfish
life, one must count nothing as one’s own in the midst of abundance.
Buddha
To enjoy good health, to
bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must
first discipline and control one’s own mind. If a man can control his
mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue
will naturally come to him.
Buddha
To keep the body in good
health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind
strong and clear.
Buddha
We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make
the world.
Buddha
What we think, we
become.
Buddha
Peace comes from within.
Do not seek it without
Buddha
All that we are is the
result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil
thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought,
happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him–
Buddha
You can search throughout
the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and
affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found
anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe
deserve your love and affection.
Buddha
You can search throughout
the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and
affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found
anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe
deserve your love and affection- Buddha
A dog is not considered a
good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good
man because he is a good talker – Buddha
We are shaped by our
thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows
like a shadow that never leaves.
Buddha
We are formed and molded
by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give
joy when they speak or act. Joy follows them like a shadow that never
leaves them.
Buddha
What is the appropriate
behavior for a man or a woman in the midst of this world, where each
person is clinging to his piece of debris? What’s the proper salutation
between people as they pass each other in this flood?
Buddha
There is nothing more
dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a
poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations.
It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills.
Buddha
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Even death is not to be
feared by one who has lived wisely.
Buddha
It is better to travel
well than to arrive.
Buddha
All that we are is the
result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil
thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought,
happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.
Buddha
The wise ones fashioned
speech with their thought, sifting it as grain is sifted through a
sieve.
Buddha
Those who are free of
resentful thoughts surely find peace.
Buddha
Unity can only be
manifested by the Binary. Unity itself and the idea of Unity are
already two.
Buddha
Do not dwell in the past,
do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment
Buddha
You will not be punished
for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.
Buddha
The only real failure in
life is not to be true to the best one knows.
Buddha
An idea that is developed
and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as
an idea
Buddha
There are only two
mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way,
and not starting.
Buddha
Whatever words we utter
should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced
by them for good or ill.
Buddha
Hatred does not cease by
hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.
Buddha
All wrong-doing arises
because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?
Buddha
He who loves 50 people has
50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes.
Buddha
Health is the greatest
gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best
relationship.
Buddha
Peace comes from within.
Do not seek it without.
Buddha
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An insincere and evil
friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound
your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.
Buddha
The foot feels the foot
when it feels the ground.
Buddha
The way is not in the
sky. The way is in the heart.
Buddha
Better than a thousand
hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
Buddha
To be idle is a short
road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are
idle, wise people are diligent.
Buddha
The tongue like a sharp
knife… Kills without drawing blood.
Buddha
Virtue is persecuted more
by the wicked than it is loved by the good.
Buddha
You, yourself, as much as
anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
Buddha
Do not dwell in the past,
do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
Buddha
Work out your own
salvation. Do not depend on others.
Buddha
Just as a candle cannot
burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.
Buddha
The mind is everything.
What you think you become.
Buddha
There are plenty of other Buddha quotes out there, so if you
are interested, you can make a search for them.
I strongly recommend learning about the principles
of Buddhism though as Buddha quotes are nice but they do not
explain the core of the teachings of Buddha.
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